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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.31, 4,186.57 and 1,335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.31, 4,186.57 and 1,335.49 is: 2,000.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.31 : 4,186.57 = 1,335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.31/4,186.57 = 1,335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.31x = 4,186.57 × 1,335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.31x = 5,591,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,591,122.37/2,795.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.18

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